The Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu has warned people against taking the law into their hands.
The Governor spoke against the extra judicial killing of Usman Buda over alleged blasphemy who was reportedly stoned to death by an angry mob over remarks considered to be an insult to Prophet Muhammad.
He made the call in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Mallam Abubakar Bawa while appealing to the people of the state to remain calm and law abiding at all times.
Aliyu cautioned the people against any act capable of degrading the personality of Prophet Muhammad especially in a State like Sokoto which is predominantly a Muslim dominated community.
According to him, the Sokoto people have so much respect and regard for Prophet Muhammad, hence the need for all the residents to respect, and protect his dignity and personality.
“I want to call on the people of Sokoto State to avoid taking laws into their hands, instead, they report any alleged crime of blasphemy to the appropriate quarters for necessary action.
“Our religion does not encourage taking laws into one’s hand, so let us try to be good followers of our religion,” he appealed.
He added the present administration will not take the issue of blasphemy lightly and will deal decisively with anyone found guilty of any act aimed at degrading the personality of Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him, in line with the provision of Islamic laws.
The governor assured the people of the State of his administration’s commitment to guarantee the safety of lives and property of all law abiding citizens.
He warned would-be troublemakers to have a change of mind, adding that Sokoto is the wrong place for them.